Fresno zoo orangutan picks 49ers to win Super Bowl

January 29, 2013 4:28 PM

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This box, containing two smaller identical boxes with a 49ers blanket in one and a Ravens blanket in the other, sits awaiting the predictive powers of Siabu, an orangutan at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo tasked with picking this year's Super Bowl winner. less

This box, containing two smaller identical boxes with a 49ers blanket in one and a Ravens blanket in the other, sits awaiting the predictive powers of Siabu, an orangutan at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo tasked with ... more

This box, containing two smaller identical boxes with a 49ers... Photo-4104867.55898 - NewsTimes

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Siabu approaches. Cue drum roll. The Niners logo on the side seems promising.

Siabu approaches. Cue drum roll. The Niners logo on the side seems promising.

The primate's prediction is an annual event, though not one with the best track record. Siabu, pictured here, picked a Colts blanket for the win in 2010 when they lost to the Saints. Alex, another orangutan, correctly vouched for the New York Giants in 2012 but incorrectly chose the Steelers for a 2011 win. less

The primate's prediction is an annual event, though not one with the best track record. Siabu, pictured here, picked a Colts blanket for the win in 2010 when they lost to the Saints. Alex, another orangutan, ... more

The primate's prediction is an annual event, though not one... Photo-4104871.55898 - NewsTimes

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The force is strong with this box. That, or it was just the one Siabu was able to reach more easily.

The force is strong with this box. That, or it was just the one Siabu was able to reach more easily.

The force is strong with this box. That, or it was just the one... Photo-4104872.55898 - NewsTimes

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What? It's not a snack? Disappointed.

What? It's not a snack? Disappointed.

What? It's not a snack? Disappointed. Photo-4104874.55898 - NewsTimes

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Siabu raises the triumphant colors of the Niners' blanket. Hopefully she's right this time about her Super Bowl pick.

Siabu raises the triumphant colors of the Niners' blanket. Hopefully she's right this time about her Super Bowl pick.